Glossary V

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Glossary V

Validation of emotions

Acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings as valid and important.

  • Understanding Grief Counseling vs. Bereavement Support (Help Available)

    • Vault

    Urns and cremains storage options – Various options for storing cremated remains, including urns, vaults, and scattering.

  • Mortuary Science: Entombment vs. Interment (Burial Methods)

    • Vault – An outer enclosure used with traditional burials which provides additional protection against water damage and settling over time

    Vault – An outer enclosure used with traditional burials which provides additional protection against water damage and settling over time.

  • Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)

    • Vault-A structure built around caskets before they are buried underground

    A structure built around caskets before they are buried underground.

  • Mortuary Science: Death Mask vs. Memorial Portrait (Remembrance Items)

    • Vault/burial vault

    Vault/burial vault – An outer enclosure used with traditional burials which provides additional protection against water damage and settling over time.

  • Interment vs. Inurnment in Mortuary Science (Final Resting Place)

    • Vault Installation Process

    The process of installing a burial vault to protect the casket and prevent soil collapse.

  • Mortuary Science: Vault vs. Liner (Casket Protection)

    • Vehicle maintenance

    Vehicle maintenance – The upkeep and repair of funeral vehicles, such as hearses and limousines.

  • Understanding Mortician vs. Funeral Director (Roles Defined)

    • Veneer

    Veneer – A thin layer of material used to cover a surface, such as a casket or urn.

  • Casket vs. Coffin in Mortuary Science (Shape Matters)

    • Veteran Benefits

    Veteran Benefits – Benefits provided by the government to honorably discharged veterans, including burial benefits.

  • Mortuary Science: Burial vs. Interment (Clarifying Terms)

    • Veterinary Medicine

    Veterinary Medicine – The study and practice of medical care for animals, including those used in funeral services.

  • Mortuary Science: Autopsy vs. Necropsy (Purpose Clarified)

    • Viaticum

    A Catholic sacrament given to the dying as a final act of spiritual preparation.

  • Mortuary Science: Last Rites vs. Extreme Unction (Sacramental Services)

    • Victorian era

    The period of Queen Victoria’s reign in the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901.

  • Understanding Postmortem Photography vs. Memento Mori (Historical Practices)

    • Victorian era mourning customs

    The customs and traditions surrounding mourning during the Victorian era.

  • Understanding Postmortem Photography vs. Memento Mori (Historical Practices)

    • Video Tribute/Montage

    Video Tribute/Montage – A compilation of photos and videos set to music to honor the life of the deceased.

  • Mortuary Science: Burial vs. Interment (Clarifying Terms)

    • Viewing

    Viewing – A time for family and friends to view the deceased in their casket or urn before the funeral service.

  • Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)
  • Understanding Wake vs. Viewing (Event Definitions)

    • Viewing arrangements

    Viewing arrangements – The planning and coordination of a visitation or wake for family and friends to pay their respects to the deceased.

  • Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
  • Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)

    • Viewing or visitation

    A time for family and friends to pay their respects to the deceased individual and offer condolences to the family.

  • Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)

    • Viewing or visitation expenses

    The costs associated with holding a viewing or visitation for a deceased individual.

  • Understanding Direct Cremation vs. Traditional Cremation (Service Options)

    • Viewing Preferences Debate

    Discussion on whether or not viewing the deceased is necessary or beneficial for the grieving process.

  • Open Casket vs. Closed Casket (Viewing Decisions)

    • Viewing room

    Viewing room – A designated space within a funeral home for family and friends to view the deceased before the funeral service.

  • Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
  • Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)
  • Understanding Embalmer vs. Mortician (Job Specifications)

    • Viewing Room Setup

    Viewing Room Setup – The arrangement of the viewing room to accommodate family and friends during the visitation or wake.

  • Wake vs. Funeral in Mortuary Science (Event Order)

    • Viewing Room – Space within mortuary designated for family members and friends to view open casket prior to funeral service

    Viewing Room – Space within mortuary designated for family members and friends to view open casket prior to funeral service.

  • Mortuary Science: Eulogy vs. Obituary (Honoring the Deceased)

    • Viewing/visitation/wake

    Viewing/visitation/wake – A gathering of family and friends to pay respects to the deceased before the funeral service.

  • Mortuary Science: Decedent vs. Deceased (Terminology Explained)

    • Viewing/wake/funeral service/memorial service/burial/cremation – different stages involved in honoring and saying goodbye to someone who has passed away

    The various stages involved in honoring and saying goodbye to someone who has passed away.

  • Mortuary Science: Death Mask vs. Memorial Portrait (Remembrance Items)

    • Views on physical appearance after death

    Opinions on how the deceased should be presented for viewing, including makeup and clothing choices.

  • Open Casket vs. Closed Casket (Viewing Decisions)

    • Visitation

    Visitation – A time for family and friends to view the deceased before the funeral service.

  • Cenotaph vs. Tombstone in Mortuary Science (Monument Types)
  • Mausoleum vs. Crypt in Mortuary Science (Types of Burial)
  • Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)
  • Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)

    • Visitation arrangements

    Visitation arrangements – The planning and coordination of the visitation or wake.

  • Mortuary Science: Funeral Home vs. Mortuary (Facility Differences)

    • Visitation hours

    Visitation hours – The designated time for family and friends to view the deceased before the funeral service.

  • Wake vs. Funeral in Mortuary Science (Event Order)

    • Visitation or Wake

    Visitation or Wake – A gathering of family and friends to pay respects to the deceased before the funeral service.

  • Mortuary Science: Funeral vs. Memorial Service (Event Timing)
  • Mortuary Science: Entombment vs. Interment (Burial Methods)

    • Visitation/viewing

    Visitation/viewing – A time for family and friends to view the deceased before the funeral service.

  • Understanding Preneed vs. At-Need (Planning Ahead)

    • Vital Statistics

    Vital Statistics – Data related to births, deaths, marriages, and divorces.

  • Mortuary Science: Death Certificate vs. Death Notice (Document Differences)

    • Vital statistics office

    Vital statistics office – A government agency responsible for recording and maintaining vital records such as birth and death certificates.

  • Mortuary Science: Death Certificate vs. Death Notice (Document Differences)

    • Volunteer opportunities

    Volunteer opportunities – Opportunities to assist with funeral services or grief support programs.

  • Mortuary Science: Eulogy vs. Obituary (Honoring the Deceased)